Messi is clipped by Boateng inside the Milan half as he looks to advance, winning a free-kick for Barcelona.

After some neat Barcelona movement, Messi takes a shot from the edge of the area but his effort is blocked by the Milan defense.

Valdés claims a cross and quickly releases the ball, allowing Messi to start a counter-attack from deep.

Messi tries to drive forward after Milan lose the ball but is tripped inside the Milan half by Mexès.

Messi embarks on a trademark dribble, but Constant stands his ground and times his challenge well to dispossess him.

On the right flank, Messi shows tidy footwork and moves the ball into midfield, but Milan close the space and snuff out the attack.

Messi drifts wide right again and plays the ball infield, but Montolivo anticipates the move and clears for Milan.

Messi commits a foul on Mexès and reacts with visible displeasure at the referee’s decision.

Messi attempts to weave through midfield but is dispossessed; Barcelona retain the ball and earn a free-kick as their search for a real test of Abbiati continues.

From the resulting free-kick, Messi sends his effort well over the bar and into the stands.

After Milan’s loose pass forward, Messi picks up the ball and takes possession to launch another Barcelona move.

Messi finds Xavi on the edge of the area with a pass, but Xavi declines the shooting chance and his attempted return ball breaks down.

In the closing moments, Barcelona are forced back and Messi loses possession; Traoré picks up the ball as Milan look to manage the final minutes.